Channel Allocation Using Pricing in Satellite Networks

We consider allocating a set of parallel channels among multiple users in a satellite network. A novel MAC protocol is proposed based on pricing that allocates network resources efficiently according to users´ demand. In this paper, we first characterize the Pareto efficient throughput region in a single satellite network. The existence of a equilibrium price is presented. Furthermore, we show that such equilibrium price is unique. In the multiple satellites case, the Pareto efficient throughput region is also described. We then show that the equilibrium price exists and is unique. The resulting throughput at the equilibrium is shown to be Pareto efficient also.